I think you should go for it Grabcopy. It needs someone who is passionate about the game, but also concise enough to explain things to non-experts like me. Take your explanation of why the clay is so tough for example, it was so clear, even I understood it, and I admit I don't understand all the things the current crop of pundits say. You go for it, nothing ventured, nothing gained.

I think they want a qualified, experienced broadcast journalist. But that won't stop me applying.

good and you've plenty of people on MW who would give you a reference! Some samples of your match reports would demonstrate your ability to write and assess a match. But I guess an obstacle might be that they will feel obliged to give it to someone 'objective' ie not an out and out Murray fan. Will be interesting to see whether you get any response.

good and you've plenty of people on MW who would give you a reference! Some samples of your match reports would demonstrate your ability to write and assess a match. But I guess an obstacle might be that they will feel obliged to give it to someone 'objective' ie not an out and out Murray fan. Will be interesting to see whether you get any response.

Well, Overend's work was largely Murray-based. I think the biggest obstacle will be lack of broadcast experience (plus some urgent swotting-up on the WTA). I'm not even a qualified journalist, never mind a broadcast journalist, although, as a copywriter, there's sometimes a big grey area.

TBH, I'd be happy just to get an interview and go through the selection process. It'd be really interesting.